Rapha Brabant X Flanders Ride

During this ride we will pay a visit to our cycling passionate southern neighbours, with two segments for you to prove you’re a true Flandrien. The ride, organised by ride leader Bram de Vrind (@defietsjournalist), takes you to quiet country roads in Brabant, crosses the beautiful nature reserves of the Rovertsche Heide & Landgoed De Utrecht and winds through the lush Flemish Kempen region. Half way we will make a coffeestop at at cycling cafe Mieke Pap in Poppel.

Riders who want to prove they are true Flandriens, can put in their fastest timings on 2 cobble segments along the way (both cobble segments have cycle paths alongside if you don’t like to ride cobbles). The fastest male/female Flandrien on the combined segments will be rewarded with a price! There will also be a price for a rider that stood out in a special way during the ride.

We will ride in two groups: 27 km/h average (no drop policy!) and 32 km/h average.

NOTE: Weather conditions at the end of November can vary. In case of snow or (possibility of) ice on the road, the ride will be rescheduled on a later date. If so, we will try to communicate this as early as possible, latest the day before the ride.

Date: Sunday November 25th Length: 125 km

Timings: 9h30 meetup and pre ride espresso at Bolwerk, Sint Janssingel 25, Den Bosch 10h00 roll out 12h00 coffee break at cycling cafe Mieke Pap , Poppel (B) 16h00-16h30 finish, prize ceremony at Bolwerk and possibility of (Belgian) beers at Bolwerk.

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/15963044

Segments: Hoolstraat (1,4 km, cobbles): https://www.strava.com/segments/4187892 https://www.strava.com/segments/19281475 Vloeieind (1,2 km, cobbles)